Massachusetts
Good Samaritans save man from ocean off Cape Cod beach
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Two good Samaritans are being credited for serving to rescue a person who was struggling to swim within the ocean off a seaside in Falmouth, Massachusetts.Falmouth police mentioned the person was having hassle within the water off Menauhant Seashore at about 3 p.m. Saturday.The great Samaritans swam out about 100 yards and introduced that man again to land, in keeping with police. A number of good Samaritans, together with a nurse, rushed to assist present CPR to the person till first responders arrived.The 44-year-old man was transported to Falmouth Hospital earlier than being flown to a hospital in Rhode Island by medical helicopter. There isn’t a info on that man’s situation.Indicators within the parking space for Menauhant Seashore learn: “No lifeguard on responsibility.”
Two good Samaritans are being credited for serving to rescue a person who was struggling to swim within the ocean off a seaside in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Falmouth police mentioned the person was having hassle within the water off Menauhant Seashore at about 3 p.m. Saturday.
The great Samaritans swam out about 100 yards and introduced that man again to land, in keeping with police. A number of good Samaritans, together with a nurse, rushed to assist present CPR to the person till first responders arrived.
The 44-year-old man was transported to Falmouth Hospital earlier than being flown to a hospital in Rhode Island by medical helicopter. There isn’t a info on that man’s situation.
Indicators within the parking space for Menauhant Seashore learn: “No lifeguard on responsibility.”
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Top Court Clears Way for Voter Decision on Gig Driver Classification
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Massachusetts’ top court has paved the way for voters to decide the classification of gig drivers for app-based companies such as Uber Technologies and Lyft. On Thursday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejected a labor-supported challenge to a proposal backed by an industry coalition to classify these drivers as independent contractors. This classification would grant drivers certain new benefits without recognizing them as legal employees.
According to Reuters, the court will allow a competing ballot measure that aims to permit these drivers to unionize to proceed. The decision arrives just before closing arguments on Friday in an ongoing lawsuit brought by the state’s Democratic attorney general. The lawsuit accuses Uber and Lyft of misclassifying their drivers as contractors rather than employees for several years.
If the industry loses both in court and at the ballot box, Uber and Lyft could face significant changes to their business models. Lawyers representing Uber and Lyft have warned that such changes could force the companies to reduce or even cease operations in Massachusetts. To support the ballot proposal that would solidify drivers’ status as contractors under state law, Uber, Lyft, and app-based delivery services like Instacart and DoorDash have invested millions of dollars.
Read more: Uber Raises Minimum Wage for Drivers in France Amid Gig Economy Regulation
Studies indicate that using contractors can reduce costs for companies by as much as 30% compared to hiring employees. The ballot measure committee Flexibility and Benefits for Massachusetts Drivers, which includes contributions from the four ride-share companies, is also proposing to set an earnings floor for app-based drivers. Additionally, the proposal includes provisions for healthcare stipends, occupational accident insurance, and paid sick leave.
Meanwhile, a separate proposed ballot measure, backed by the Service Employees International Union’s Local 32BJ, seeks voter approval to allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize. This dueling measure highlights the ongoing debate over worker rights and classification in the gig economy.
Source: Reuters
Massachusetts
Celebrate red, white and blue: Fourth of July fesitvities across Western Massachusetts
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It’s all about the “red, white and blue” on the Fourth of July, celebrating when the Second Continental Congress in 1776 voted on July 2 for independence from Great Britain. It wasn’t until July 4 that delegates from the 13 original colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence.
For the past 248 years, Americans have celebrated the birth of its young country on July 4 with parades, picnics and more, not forgetting the illuminating display of fireworks that started the tradition. It is reported that the practice of setting off fireworks began in Philadelphia on July 4,1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day.
Massachusetts
Missing infant from Massachusetts found in north Alabama
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ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A 1-year-old child from Massachusetts was found in the custody of his mother in north Alabama following an alleged abduction case.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), a law enforcement bulletin was issued on Friday by the Fall River Police Department concerning an endangered missing infant.
FRPD stated Genezza Packett, 22, visited her son, who lives in the custody of her aunt, on Thursday. Packett said she was taking her child to a nearby Dunkin’ Donuts but never returned.
Upon further investigation, Packett and the child were believed to be traveling south by car towards Mississippi. Relevant information was relayed to troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.
At around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, ALEA troopers located the vehicle on Interstate 59 in Etowah County near Attalla. A traffic stop was conducted a traffic stop and the child was recovered safely. Packett faces pending criminal charges by FRPD in Massachusetts.
“I commend the exceptional collaboration and communication of the Intelligence Analysts within our Fusion Center and our Troopers, along with our counterparts in other states, for their instrumental actions in the safe recovery of a missing 1-year-old child,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor stated in a press release. “Their dedication to duty and quick thinking resulted in the child’s safe recovery which exemplifies the true spirit of law enforcement and demonstrates the necessity of sharing intelligence with both local and state law enforcement partners.”
No further information is available as the investigation is ongoing.
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